> workshop on ‘Media, Toys, Violence and Children: Defining »â€" Solutions That Teach Proâ€"Social â€"~â€" Sandra Campbell, one of :§ Canada‘s leading experts on media i violence and children, will present a ; Expert on media violence to : speak at St. Matthew‘s School 2302 Lakeshore Rd. W. Oakville, Ontario L6L 1HK2 y 0 un e use ATTENTION: PARENTS! ° Hours: Monâ€"Fri 9:30â€"6 p.m. Sat. 10â€"3 p.m. BRONTE DENTURE CLINIC â€"KIM CHUN G o.t. A Video Series by Dr. James Dobson * Program for Toddlers and Children during video. Presented by the River Oaks Community Church You are invited to get some practical help for facing the common battlegrounds in child rearing, such as bedtime and mealtime. TURN YOUR HEART TOWARD HOME SUNDAYS at 10:30 a.m., at the River Oaks Recreation Center * Free Consultation * Seniors Discount * House call services * Complete and partial dentures * Relign and repair while you wait. Behavior‘ at St. Matthew‘s School, 1050 Nottinghill Gate, on W inesday, Nov. 9th, at 7:30 p.m. Campbell‘s presentation is sponâ€" sored by the school and the St. Matthew‘s Catholic Parentâ€"Teacher HADPY MFAL NFEWO8 00 Cheeseburger Plus Tox Happy Meal Between 3rd Line Bronte Across from Tim Hortons (905) 827â€"2066 REBECCA d @0‘ / 1893 Ronald McDO"ald. mcDonald" Ce/ebra/, \ ’ c * The development of children‘s healthy social behavior can be drasâ€" tically impaired by media and toy , violence. ! _« By the age of five, most chilâ€" |\ dren switch from children‘s enterâ€" â€"tainment to adult fare. Campbell, executive director of VIVA Associates, which researches educational services addressing vioâ€" lence in children‘s lives, will describe how children learn social skills at different ages and stages; how media violence can negatively effect the mental, physical and social development of children; and how exposure to violence, racism, and violent video games and toys can teach destructive patterns of behavior. Last year, she was the keynote speaker for the Federation of Women Teachers of Ontario Association, visiting more than 20 communities for its ‘No To Violence‘ campaign. Campbell has also written extensively on vioâ€" lence, media and children. * Children in today‘s world need instruction in positive social skills. Campbell, of Toronto, has 18 years experience in educational research, and seven years in educaâ€" tional television broadcasting, mostâ€" ly TVOntario. Association (CPTA). Research shows that: * Violent aggressive behavior is learned and can be unlearned. For more information about this meeting, call St. Matthew‘s School at 847â€"0088. Jim rwtl gabie® This Happy Meal mupP® is the best of the best, starring Ronald McDonald® and many more of your favourites! Collect all 15 toys to make a party trainl WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. The North News is published every Friday by the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd. Oakville, Ont. L6K 354. Editorial inquiries should be directed to the North News Editorial Coâ€"ordinator, Wilma Blokhuis. Phone: 845â€"3824, Ext. 250; Fax: 845â€"3085, Classified: 845â€"2809, Circulation: 845â€"9742 lan Oliver, Publisher Bob Glasbey, Advertising Director Mark Yesford, Advertising Manager Norman Alexander, Editor Geoff Hill, Circulation Director Teri Casas, Office Manager Tim Coles, Production Manager Serving Glen Abbey, West Oak Trails, River Oaks, Coliege Park, Iroquois Ridge cad West Erin Mills Availc Sunday was a great day for sitting around in a tree. Alex Routledge, 5, and Kate Gurnham, 7, were spotted at their perch at the n e ig hb o r h o o d Halloween party held by the River Oaks Association of Residents. NEWs Countdown to Xmas.....10â€"11 Home Improvement.....12â€" 15 Entertainment Travel.....16 Winter registration............. 17 18â€"19 (Photo by Riziero Vertolli) ocations